Concrete Loop is bringing you all yet another exclusive feature with acclaimed celebrity hair stylist Ursula Stephen. After reading some of your questions and comments in our interview with her, Ursula wants to contribute and answer your most dying-to-know hair related questions.
What hair style will be popular this Fall? What dye colors are in? What hair style does she have planned for Rihanna next? Leave your questions in the comment area and Ursula will return with the answers, along with exclusive shots of her working with some of her top clientele.
Okay cool
can’t wait to read
Cool, isnt she Rihanna’s bff?
What is your inspiration for new creative hair styles?!
Oh and I have jet black hair and I want to dye it gray in the front. My friends thinks its weird but I try to go for the gusto? Any suggestions on how to get my hair that color?! Thanks
I’ve been getting sew in’s ( my natural hair braided) and have noticed growth with my hair when I get it redone every couple months. Is having my hair braided helping or hurting my hair. I noticed it is not as thick,( I should mention I am bi-racial, black and white, my hair is already a little fine to begin with to give you an idea) but it is actually growing, I noticed a little bit of breakage though after my hair is taken out of the braids. I am ready to wear my natural hair but want to keep it braided if it helping, but if it’s hurting, what can I do to help the process of my hair growing?
Do you have any suggestions of over the counter products I can purchase to use on my thick and course hair? I have a hard time managing my hair in between hair salon visits. My hair cut is a bit shorter than Rihanna’s but similar style.
@2, no that is someone else called Melissa, though they look similar
is jet black still in for fall? what kind of cut is best for long hair and (last question) what kind of facial structure is best for bangs or what works for certain facial structures? thanks
I would like to know what ursla recommends for natural hair/no perm to grow faster? What is the best way to get a sew in… net.. no net? What is the best brand/type (powder, rinse, permanent) of hair color to use? I have too many questions for one person but I really want to know these things. LOL
Blessings. I’ve been a loc wearer for over 6 years, what do your recommend for conditioning? Currently, I’m just using natural Almond Oil for shine, but I always find that the winter weather can be very harsh on my locs. Also, do you have any tips for curling your locs? Braiding gives a nice crimped looked, but I would like some large soft curls. My hair is mid back, but I have a thick head of hair, so using regular rollers is almost impossible…any suggestions?
What hairstyles will be out for the fall? I have curly hair ,but do not like to wear it straight. I wash my hair,blow dry it ,and then use flat plates to straighten my hair.What would be a good product to use overall for my hair. Also waht can i use i decided to wear my hair curly? Thank you for your time. You are the best Ursula!
I would like to know what Ursula thinks about Dominican Salons I have been going for about 3 years and I like my hair but I always worry about the amount of heat used. Is this horrible for my hair?
WHAT HAIRSTYLES FIT A ROUND FACE?
WHAT HAIR COLORS WILL BE POPULAR THIS FALL?
WHAT IS RIHANNA’S NEXT HAIRSTYLE (LOVE HER!)
What can you do for extreme dry scalp and damaged ends when you can not afford the salon every two weeks
I’ve never had a perm in my life and I’m wearing natural styles and sew in’s,
What would be your best advice for me to maintain my hair? Also, would it be wise
for me to get a perm? What style would you say I can try that would easy to mange at school?
Thanks!!
Omg..this is like soo exciting cuz i definitely have hair issues.lol.
Okay so i’m in High school and I have weightlifting 6th period. I usually flat iron my hair weekly and get relaxers 2-3 times a year. It doesnt take much for me to sweat my haer out and my scarf comes off in my sleep EVERY NIGHT!
Please Please Please help me
–Cee
Hey Ursula….
What products would you suggest to restore damaged hair? My isn’t that thick but it is course. Also what products can I use for hair growth?
Is there any product that can be used for dried scalp? also I have thin hair I cut it and it’s growing back a little thicker but what hair product can I use to make my hair get more thicker or have more body to it?
Hello!
I have a quick question that i’m lost of college women have. I go to school in upstate NY (very cold winters) and I want to know what are the basic things I need to do to my hair to keep it healthy? I have medium length hair, I get perms every 6-8 weeks and there are no good salons up here. Please Help! Thanks….love the work you do on my fav celebrites!!
Hi,
I’m about the same complexion as Ursula, maybe Kelly Rowland (somewhere in that family) and I really want to color my hair. Years ago I had blonde highlights but now my hair is its natural color (dark brown) and I would like to color all of my hair, if not all of my hair heavy highlights. The guy that does my hair suggest jet black, I knwo I don’t want blonde, btu there aren’t many color options. What do you suggest for your complection?
Hi Ursula! I noticed that those celebs who wear naural hair and have to make daily appearences also get their hair styled daily. In between visits with my stylist I use a FHI flat iron but I’ve noticed major damage. Should I only allow my stylist to use heat in my hair? I thought that as long as you apply haet to clean hair than you wouldn’t be at risk of damaging it. What are your suggestions? Love you work! You’re a hair icon! Noel P.
Wat kind of hair is it that Teyanna taylor be wearin??…Delishis had it in for a while, Ciara has rocked it…its kinda kinky but curly and its definitley not wet and wavy??
my question is like Ebony
hello ursulu
I have very curly hair and have used redkin, biolage and other products. i currently treied mixed tricks and it is amazing in my hair. i was also told to try lanz and keraste. any other suggestions on keeping curls bouncy and not frizzy.. ooh and yeah what is that hair teyana wears. i love it!
Sorry Angel if this isn’t allowed but I figured with this being hair related and a majority of viewers being black females I felt that I should post this link.
http://forum.blackhairmedia.com that site has helped me with getting my hair healthy and growing my hair. It focuses on how to care for, maintain health, and grow black hair along with sections about lacefront wigs and weaves and natural hair care.
Ursula, what are some of the best hair care products for kinky hair that you use on clients hair that are under $20?
I want the curls like
lauren london & Cassie….
Help me on this one?
Are there any over the counter treatments for Alopecia?
Or is it best to seek treatment from a dermatologist??
Thanks a bunch Ursula & CL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i want to get my hair cut in a short style but is a little scared to since i have never really had it cut short before…I started off with a bob now i wanna go short like you had rhianna (the first short cut after you cut the bob) but i am afraid i have a chunky face and it may not be appealing on me. How do i choose something that will fit me.
Hey Ursula,
My little sister is an inspiring hair stylist and plans to be one of the best like yourself. She’s just started her senior year of high school and I’m trying to help her find a good hair school. I was wondering if you new any schools that were good, because being that im a journalism major its hard for me to help her choose one.
Hey Ursula,
I do hair on the side and wanted to know what’s a good product to use to straighten natural hair and avoid the frizzies in humidity. SIDEBAR: You should open a school, I’d be you’re first student. lol
Ursula,
I just took out a sew in and noticed my hair is breaking especially in the back. I left the sew in-in for about 2 weeks(which is the norm for me). I feel like my hair is dirty if I leave it any longer. I have shoulder length hair with a black rinse. I just got my ends clipped last month. A sew in is just so convenient for me that I get them in maybe once every few months. If not my hair is usually in a long layered wrap. How long should I give my hair a break in between sew ins. Or does it make a difference?
I have thin hair and I was wondering what I can do to make it thicken up. I used to wear braids all the time and that did help to make it thicker but I had to stop getting it braided because my hair started falling out (due to stress). Any help that you can give me will be great.
i’m a chef and my hair always gets gets dried out so easily despite using pink lotion every other day before brushing my hair. what do suggest i use
Hey Ursula:) There are a lot of places on the web that are selling lace wigs……. Where is the best place to buy them? I know that all the celebs are wearing them.
I would like to know…what hair style does she have planned for Rihanna next?
I hate doing my hair.. I’m lazy but i want something funky.
So after thinking about it and not wanting all the fuss of natural hair, I think I like Chrisette Michelle’s hair ( and high lights ) in her video “Love is You”
How can I do this, keep it versatile like she does? Are there any other options? Is short hair the way to go for low maintenance yet makes a statement.
I work in IT so I can pretty much do whatever, but I’m jus ttoo lazy to curl and do a bunch of stuff to it everyday.
Up to 3 months ago it was bald, now it’s a short for, so I’m still in between and would like hair that rocks.
Ursula slightly resembles Rihanna’s best friend Melissa
I just wanted to know if you had any pointers 4 a new stylist(just got my license in feb’08). i would like to know what products do you swear by as far as relaxers, colors, and daily maintenance. I would also like to know any business tips u may have as far a deciding to renting a booth and working up to owning a salon. Any advice @ all the good, bad, and the ugly. I loooove doing hair so any wisdom I can get from someone of your stature is greatly heeded.
I have been natural for about a year now and my hair isn’t as big as I thought it would be. Do you have any suggestions on how to get it to grow?
I know the summer hair look is ending but i still would like to know how to get that natural weave look.I see girls wear it all the time in cali but i know if i asked they would’nt tell me,can you please help me?
I am so excited! I think I just want to see what Rihanna is going to do next.
Hi, I’m in the process of going natural and wanted to know what products are best when it comes to everyday use and when I straighten my hair. It’s still pretty humid out so every time I straighten my hair it frizzes up immediately. Thanks!
Hi! My question is…My hair is shoulder length but I want more length. I don’t want to relax it due to my hair being fine and frizzy. I usually wear weaves which has been working but what other styles can I wear in the meantime?
I wear sew-in weaves all the time & it helps my natural growth alot…but I wanted to try getting my tracks glued in but I’m afraid because Ive heard soo many horror stores about glue & problems with removing it && it possibly damaging my own hair. I really want to try it because I love how it looks more natural & it seems like you can do more styles with it then sew-ins…should I try it or keep my sew -ins?..
What is the hottest short haircuts for the fall?
Hi Ursula,
What’s the best thing to combat split ends and breaking. Also do you recommend that permanent blowdry for relaxed hair?
thanks
Annah
Hi,
How often should I trim my bob hairstyle to keep it looking fresh and also what line of shampoo do you recommend?
Thanks so Much
Hey Ursula,
You know any good hair products for naturally curly hair, that will keep it moisturized after air drying. My hair is really thick, and is a more wavy than cury, but just gets dry and nappy when it dries. Please help. Thanks.
Oh, a few products I have tried, but have failed me are: Motions foaming lotion, Brocato curlkarma, and Aveda be curly. (I use Mizani shapoo & conditioner, which I love)
Dear Ursula Stephen, I am transitioning from relaxed to natural hair (for about five months now) and I am noticing that my hair is shedding not a lot but when i touch it or try and detangle it with my fingers in comes out (a couple of strands) easier than it did when I was relaxed, Also my hair tangles and mattes more than it used to. I have very dry hair (always have) and it is also very thick about shoulder length. Any tips on how i can make my transitioning process as smooth as possiable? Any products that could help? P.S. how can i control damage, spilt ends, and make my hair softer?
Thank you,
If a person has damaged hair what can they do to restore their hair without cutting it all off.
Do u have any tips for women with Natuaral Hair?
LOl i’m a thick sista with a round face and i will love to rock short hair do you think it will look good on me ?
Hey Britany, I transitioned a while ago from a perm to natural, and I wore straw sets alot. it kept my hair away from heat, and made it easy. And I cut about a inch or two of the permed hair off each month.
I really want to know how to do twists. They almost look like individuals but they are twisted. Please help a sista out!
Dear Ursula, I am transitioning my hair from relaxed to natural (for about five months now) My hair is about shoulder length it is very thick and also dry (always has been) I am noticing my hair is beganing to shed and feels very dry when i touch it. It also tangles and mattes a lot. Any suggestions on what i should do or products i should use? P.S. what should i do about split ends and dry hair.
Thanks
YALL LADIES REALLY THINK THIS WOMAN GONE REPLY TO ALL YALL ANSWERE SHEEEESHHHH LOL LADIES FOOLING YALL SELVES TOO MUCH
IF SHE WAS WILLING TO ANSWERE OVER 100 QUESTIONS CL WOULD’VE HAD A WAY FOR YOU WOMEN TO CONTACT HER … NOT LIKE THIS!!! ATLEAST IF SHE HAD HER OWN PERSONAL WEBSITE YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN…
How can you, if possible, truly prevent split ends?
Also, what have you discovered to be the most successful hair growth treatment,product, or process?
Thanx 4 your time
I HAVE NEVER WORN A WEAVE AND IM NOT A REAL BRAIDER EITHER BUT I WAS ONE OF THOSE KIDS WHOSE MAMA PULLED HER HAIR TIGHT AND MY SIDES ARE THIN. DO YOU KNOW OF ANYTHING GOOD FOR THAT? AND ARE THERE ANY CUTR HAIRSTYLES I CAN ROCK AND NOT HAVE TO FLAUNT MY SIDES?
THANKS
This may sound like some previous questions, excuse the unitentional redundance
I have been wearing my hair naturally for about 3 years. I generally only go to the salon when it’s time for a trim (and sometimes I don’t do that as regular as I should) and I don’t wear it straight very often to reduce heat damage. I know several cute styles for my natural hair, which by the way swings just a few inches above my strap, but I’m interested in coloring my hair. I’ve been hearing a few things about henna coloring. Or course, I wanna try it since it’s all natural. Can you do henna’s at home and where can I go about finding henna coloring products in Nashville,TN? Secondly, I saw a re-run of the Tyra show a day or so ago and they were saying it’s better to use a plug-in hot comb versus a flat iron. How true is that and what which would suggest for natural straight styles? I never wear weave so I don’t need any suggestions that include that option…thanks in advance
Do you have any hair styles for natural hair? I wear my hair natural and at times find it hard on how to wear my hair. After a while braids become a bit boring and I wanna change it up. Any tips?